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South West Builders

South West Builders of Simi Valley holds California license 1012298 (B General Building, C7 Low Voltage Systems, C10 Electrical). The CSLB file dated Oct 31, 2026 lists it as active.1 It expires Mar 31, 2028.

Doing business as South West Solar Inc.

Licensed 10 years, longer than 51% of 76 active Simi Valley electrical contractors.

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South West Builders, Simi Valley

License
1012298
Class
B General Building; C7 Low Voltage Systems; C10 Electrical
Expires
Mar 31, 2028
Bond
$25,000
Workers' comp
Insured to Apr 19, 2027

CSLB file dated Oct 31, 2026

From the CSLB file dated Oct 31, 2026. Not a consumer report; check the board before you hire.

Has the board taken action on this license?

None in the CSLB file dated Oct 31, 2026. Confirm with the board: CSLB license check

What bond, insurance and workers' comp are on file?

Bond
$25,000Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, from Jun 10, 2026, continuous
Liability insurance
Not in the CSLB fileCheck with the board
Workers' comp
InsuredState Compensation Insurance Fund, from Apr 19, 2023, to Apr 19, 2027

Who is on this license?

Responsible managing officer
Ronald F. KroftaSince Mar 22, 2016
CEO and president
Ester AkivaSince Mar 22, 2016

What work does this license cover?

Issued Mar 22, 2016.

Which other Simi Valley businesses hold B General Building?

California electrical contractorsGeneral Contractors in Simi ValleyCalifornia general contractors

What should you check before hiring?

What to ask before you hire

  1. Get the license number in writing. The name on the license should match the name on your contract and invoice.
  2. Check the class covers the job. A license for one trade doesn't cover another. California license classes
  3. Ask for a certificate of insurance sent to you by the insurance agent, not handed over by the contractor. How to read a COI
  4. Ask who will be on site. If a crew works on your property, ask for proof of workers' comp. An exemption on file means the contractor told the CSLB it has no employees.
  5. Put it in a written contract: license number, price, start date and payment schedule. Check the license again on the day you sign.

If the license is lapsed

  1. Don't sign or pay a deposit until the CSLB shows the license active again.
  2. Ask the contractor why. For a bond or insurance lapse, ask for proof that the new bond or policy was filed with the CSLB, then check again.
  3. If work has started, hold further payments, keep the contract, receipts and photos, and file a complaint with Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
  4. Check another contractor. California license lookup

Sources

  1. CSLB License Master (cslb.ca.gov, Oct 31, 2026)
  2. Contractors State License Board (CSLB)